Applications available at the Cascade County Human Resources Dept., www.cascadecountymt.gov or Job Service.
Position: Community Care Coordinator
Salary: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour DOE
Schedule: Full-Time w/benefits
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Department: Cascade County Sheriff’s Office
Department Administrator: Jesse Slaughter
Application Requirements:
Ø A completed Cascade County Employment Application.
Ø Complete and notarized supplemental documentation with PREA Signature sheet.
Ø Possess or be eligible for a Montana Driver’s License with a good driving record
Ø Copy of Diploma, GED or HSE.
Ø A detailed Resume.
Education/Experience/Training:
ØHigh School Diploma, GED or HSE;
ØMust be a U.S. citizen;
ØBe at least 18 years of age;
ØA minimum of two (2) years working in social services or similar experience in a like field and experience completing discharge/treatment planning and documentation;
ØRecruitment and selection processes will involve a written essay, oral interview, criminal background check and psychological evaluation.
Certifications:
ØPossess or be eligible for a valid Montana driver’s license;
ØIT and CJIN Security Awareness Training Certificates required upon assignment of such training;
ØFirst Aid and CPR certification required within one (1) year of employment;
ØAbility to obtain additional licenses and/or certifications as required by the position.
Sheriff’s Office Employment Statement:
Any individual with a felony conviction, a domestic violence conviction or outstanding warrants is ineligible for consideration for employment by the CCSO.
CCSO employees are prohibited from using medical and/or recreational marijuana or any other illegal drugs.
This is a temporary grant-funded position with funding until June 30, 2027. This grant may or may not be funded beyond this date.
JOB SUMMARY
The Community Care Coordinator (Coordinator) is a civilian position at the Cascade County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) whose primary function is to conduct, coordinate and implement discharge planning for inmates in the Cascade County Adult Detention Center (ADC) who are receiving and/or are in need of mental health and substance use disorder services as indicated by the treatment team. The Coordinator will also review all new inmate admissions upon entry into the ADC and work with the treatment team to determine mental health service needs;, maintain a procedure and assist inmates who need follow up in order to continue essential medications, chronic care, and/or their treatment plans by seeking appointments with community resources/health providers, assist inmates with needed services admission criteria, eligibility and enrollment requirements, assist inmates in obtaining identification cards/drivers licensing, when indicated, provide inmates with assistance in submitting application as well as refer them to assigned agency and correctional facility programs, act as an educational liaison and provide consultation to medical personnel regarding discharge planning processes, applicable regulations and accreditation standards, communicate all discharge planning issues with members of the treatment team, communicate all discharge planning with the inmate, inpatient, and outpatient community team, and participates in and makes CCSO policy development recommendations related to the discharge programs. The Coordinator provides support, guidance and training to and for staff and performs other duties as required or assigned.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages and oversees the discharge programs in collaboration with the treatment team and the ADC Captain in accordance with all applicable regulatory authority and CCSO policies, procedures, guidelines and standards; Coordinates and oversees the overall operation and implementation of the discharge program activities and makes CCSO policy development recommendations related to the discharge programs; Assesses and evaluates CCSO staff as it applies to discharge programs and provides such assessment and evaluation to the ADC Captain and/or the Records Division Manager; Responsible for conducting, coordinating and implementing discharge planning for inmates who are receiving and/or are in need of mental health and substance use disorder services; Develops and maintains a procedure for compliance for releasing prescriptions and addressing recurring prescriptions following release; Reviews and screens all new inmate admissions upon entry into the ADC to assess and determine their mental health and substance use disorder service needs and meet with inmates to complete a discharge planning evaluation to determine all discharge planning needs as indicated by treatment team; Develops a service plan with inmates describing screening results, referrals made, planned and actual services received, inmate goals and progress toward them and discharge plans; Based upon screening and assessment results and other relevant information, provide inmates with relevant referrals for services (behavioral health, and substance use disorder education prevention and treatment, primary care, transitional housing, employment food assistance, etc.); Assists inmates in the ADC who need follow up in order to continue essential medications, chronic care, and/or their treatment plan by seeking appointments with willing community resources/health providers; Assists inmates with understanding of needed services admission criteria, eligibility, and enrollment requirements, when applicable; Assists inmates in the ADC in obtaining identification cards/drivers licensing, when indicated; Provides inmates with assistance in submitting applications as well as referrals to assigned agency and correctional facility programs; Acts as educational liaison and provides consultation with medical personnel regarding discharge planning processes, applicable regulations, and accreditation standards; Uses data and information obtained through work functions to identify discharge programs needs and training; Communicates all discharge planning issues with all members of the treatment team; Communicates all discharge planning with the inmate, inpatient, and outpatient community team; Develops and maintains current information about community-based services, what they offer, availability of services and contact information for continuity of support and establish and maintain professional and effective relationships with them to provide appropriate resources and on-going support for inmates; Ensures regulatory compliance with HIPAA, CCSO procedures, plans and protocols, mandatory reporting requirements, adherence to the Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) and other applicable rules, regulations, standards and guidelines; Regularly informs and educates CCSO staff regarding any changes in the discharge program requirements, schedules, developments and presentations; Responsible for creating and maintaining relationships with community agencies providing services to persons with mental illness; Develops and utilizes a discharge resource book identifying community resources, i.e. social service resources available in the community; Demonstrates accurate and timely documentation in accordance with established guidelines; Prepares and submits statistical data, monthly activity and annual reports as directed; Interacts and communicates in an effective, professional and respectful manner with co-workers, supervisors, other county employees, the treatment team, medical community providers, other agency personnel and citizens of varied and diverse social, economic and cultural backgrounds; Interact and communicate with inmates in an empathic, effective, professional and respectful manner while respecting their confidentiality and privacy; Establishes and maintains professional and respectful relationships with co-workers, supervisors, other county employees, the treatment team, medical community providers, other agency personnel and the general public; Ensures compliance with all applicable regulatory standards; Performs detailed work with a high degree of accuracy, organization and coding results, adheres to established policies and procedures and works in a professional and effective manner both independently and in a group setting; May appear and testify in court proceedings; Prepares clear and concise reports in accordance with established policies and procedures; Strictly adheres to and complies with all applicable confidentiality policies, procedures, rules, standards and guidelines, including the Health Insurance and Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and all applicable data security policies, procedures, rules, standards and guidelines; Attends trainings, meetings, conferences, seminars and workshops as requested and authorized; Performs work when called out on weekends, afternoons and nights; Performs other duties as required or assigned.
Knowledge and understanding of:
The responsibilities and functions of the CCSO; Law enforcement policies, procedures and practices; Human behavior and modification techniques; Supervisory methods and techniques; Teaching and learning techniques; Computer applications related to the position; Recordkeeping, report preparation, filing methods and records management techniques; Legal and law enforcement terminology; HIPAA and all other applicable confidentiality and data security policies, procedures, rules, standards and guidelines; CCSO/County policies, procedures, guidelines and standards; CCSO/County safety rules, procedures and practices; English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.; Professional, respectful and effective communication.
Skills in:
Use of tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines; Reacting in an emergency or crisis situation and making sound, rational decisions and demonstrating good judgment; Obtaining, processing and interpreting facts from observations and anticipating problems and relating to the public and gaining their respect; Interacting and communicating, both verbally and in writing, with co-workers, other county employees, individuals and representatives from other agencies, groups and organizations and members of the general public in an effective, respectful and professional manner; Customer service etiquette; Performing detailed work with a high degree of accuracy, organizing and coding results, adhering to established policies and procedures and working both independently and in a group setting; Utilizing computers for interfacing with and accessing a full range of structured and unstructured data in a secure, reliable and scalable manner, including the use of information retrieval systems that use complex, technical hardware and software as platforms for word processing, automated file maintenance, database management and electronic spreadsheets; Accessing and managing data stored within relational databases and integrating data with internal and external network applications.
Ability to:
Observe and accurately, remember and recall names, faces, numbers, incidents and places; Analyze situations quickly and objectively, to recognize actual and potential danger and to determine a proper course of action; Effectively cope with stressful situations, tactfully and with respect to the rights of others; Interact with challenging individuals and display sound judgment under stressful situations; Read, interpret and communicate laws, ordinances, rules and regulations and apply such in the course of the work; Maintain an effective and professional working relationship with co-workers, supervisors, other county employees, other agency personnel and citizens of varied and diverse social, economic and cultural backgrounds contacted during the course of work; Prepare accurate, reliable and grammatically correct written reports containing findings, recommendations and legal terminology; Proficiently operate a computer using word processing, spreadsheet and database applications to complete assigned job duties; Understand and carry out oral and written directions; Interact effectively with people in sensitive and controversial situations; Communicate well with other civilian and sworn Law Enforcements Officers and through the designated chain of command starting with the Sheriff, Undersheriff, Captains and Lieutenants, and other law enforcement personnel, detention and court personnel, other agency personnel, and the general public both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language; Perform a wide variety of analytical law enforcement tasks with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines.
The successful applicant will have a criminal background check conducted. The results thereof may disqualify the applicant from consideration for employment with the County.
Notice to Applicants: Applicants who are claiming Veteran’s or Handicap Preference must provide a DD-214 Discharge Document (Part 4) or DPHHS Handicap Certification and Employment Preference Form with their application for employment so Cascade County may apply the preference during the selection process.
Cascade County makes reasonable accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with the applicant’s ability to compete in the recruitment and selection process or an employee’s ability to perform the essential duties of the job. For Cascade County to consider such arrangements, the applicants must make known any needed accommodations.
CASCADE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
